Fred Kendall
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Fred Lyn Kendall
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut September 8, 1969
- Final Game August 10, 1980
- Born January 31, 1949 in Torrance, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After retiring as a player, catcher Fred Kendall spent four seasons as a minor league manager in the Chicago White Sox system. He has been manager Buddy Bell's bullpen coach with the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. From 2003 to 2005, Kendall was the Rockies' minor league catching coordinator. On October 23, 2007, it was announced that he was not being retained by the Royals for 2008, following Bell's departure as the team's manager.
He is the father of catcher Jason Kendall.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Utica Blue Sox | New York-Penn League | 42-32 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round |
| 1993 | Hickory Crawdads | South Atlantic League | 52-88 | 13th | Chicago White Sox | |
| 1994 | Hickory Crawdads | South Atlantic League | 86-54 | 2nd | Chicago White Sox | Lost in 1st round |
| 1995 | South Bend Silver Hawks | Midwest League | 66-69 | 9th | Chicago White Sox |
